If you thought that selling a home would take time, think again. These days in many markets, you can sell your home at blazing speeds, which is a clear indication that there has been an increase in the mobility that goes hand in hand with the country’s economic restoration.
For many of us that have been stuck in our homes for the past half dozen years, this is great news.
There comes a time in our lives that we need to pick ourselves up and move ahead. You’re going to start a new beginning, which is why you need to get started on the right track e.g. finding a great neighborhood, within your new city, that fits perfectly with your current economic condition.
To be able to make the next move without undue stress, you need to adhere to the following principles, and even try smoking a Cereal Milk Strain to fight stress and anxiety.
Acknowledge the Reality of Today’s Market
Realize that you live in a world that has amazing cities, with amazing opportunities. In some cities the number of homes that are available is outnumbered by the number of potential buyers, offering a great opportunity to home buyers, and in other cities you’d better be prepared to make aggressive, over-full-price offers to secure your home.
So what do you need to do? A few simple rules apply here;
- A Sell first then buy the new home.
- Visit the city you are considering, and meet with a gay realtor to discuss opportunities.
- Don’t rush if you don’t have to, but move forward with a well designed plan.
- Packing is everything! Do it well, or have it done for you.
Don’t over extend yourself financially, which causes an enormous amount of unnecessary stress. If money is not a concern, there are still lenders that will extend a short term bridge loan for those trying to purchase a new house prior to selling the current one you own.
Finding the Right Real Estate Agent
Nothing is more important than to work with someone you trust, someone that understands your unique needs and requirements, and someone that stands in full support of the LGBT community.
Services like those offered by GayRealEstate.com, GayRealEstateAgents.com and LesbianRealEstate.com help take the guesswork out of choosing a real estate professional. Additionally, you can request a Free Relocation Kit for any city you’re considering a move to.
Is My New Home Worth It?
Living life to the fullest is about taking some risks. Well, this is the same thing with your home investment. How you have prepared is what makes the big difference between success and failure. A good tip would be to at least put at least 20% down on your new home purchase, to save MIP (Mortgage Insurance Premium) which can be hundreds of extra dollars per month.
Before you decide to move into a new neighborhood, ensure you have closely accessed the area and familiarize yourself with what goes on in the region.
When you’ve made the decision to move, pick movers carefully ~ how are they rated at Yelp.com? Try to find out their interstate rates of shipping. When moving despite how much you have paid for the service, delays in pickup and delivery are likely to occur so exercise patience, and know that things are unfolding exactly as they should.
You can try and avoid crunch times by moving on times where you would get a more attentive crews, and better rates. Such seasons are between the months of October – March. If you have expensive items to move, getting third party moving insurance is a great idea.
